A sophisticated jazz vocalist, Svetlana is known for her erudite and torchy approach to jazz and swing classics, as well as Broadway and American Popular Song standards. An exuberant presence on the New York City scene since emerging in the 2010s, Svetlana regularly leads her own small and large groups, including the Delancey Five and the New York Swing Collective. She has also played with acclaimed trombonist Wycliffe Gordon for several projects, including 2016's Night at the Speakeasy and 2019's Night at the Movies.
Born in Russia, Svetlana (née Svetlana Shmulyian) was draw...